Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
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เสียงร้อง
A loud, whistled 'weet' or 'weeeet'. Males whistle a melodic series; contact call is a high nasal 'ny'. Capable of mimicry in captivity. Song is relatively simple but pleasant.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Least Concern
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Near Threatened
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
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ขนนก
Wild-type males are grey with white wing patches, a yellow face, and bright orange cheek patches. Females are duller with barred tail undersides. Many captive color mutations exist.
ปาก
Short, curved, grey bill
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family and one of the most popular pet birds globally. These gentle, intelligent parrots can learn to whistle tunes and mimic sounds. Wild cockatiels are nomadic, traveling in flocks following food and water availability across the Australian outback.
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More Birds in Family
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